In our Athens to Oslo EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 55 minutes, completing the 3299km route in 37h 18min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9's 450km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 37h 18min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 2h 35min
- Energy: ~581 kWh
- Distance: 3299km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
38h 13min |
37h 18min |
| Charging time: |
3h 39min |
2h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~594 kWh |
~594 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Atalanti Nord (10 min, 69% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (37 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Zemun Park (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Ladná směr Brno (11 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
HEM Tankstelle Hansastraße (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Farø (17 min, 14% → 70%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
Tradenvägen (12 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Zemun Park (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Páty Nord (10 min, 29% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Hansastraße (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Circle K Tappernøje Øst (11 min, 18% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Tradenvägen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 55-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 3299km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 35min vs 3h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~581 kWh vs ~696 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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